What switchport mode is required when an AP is operating in FlexConnect mode?
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Correct answer: trunk port.
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A trunk port is required for an AP operating in FlexConnect mode because FlexConnect APs often need to carry traffic for multiple VLANs (e.g., separate VLANs for corporate and guest wireless networks). A trunk port, configured with 802.1Q tagging, allows the AP to encapsulate and de-encapsulate traffic for these different VLANs over a single physical link to the switch. An access port only carries traffic for a single VLAN, making it unsuitable for this scenario. EtherChannel is a link aggregation technology, not a port mode for VLAN tagging. PoE port refers to power delivery, not data forwarding mode.
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